Review on Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED Zoom Lens with Vibration Reduction & Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras by Quan Ho (Jason) ᠌

Excellent optics for the price that are suitable for casual shooting. Do not shoot sports unless you have access to light filters; otherwise, you are free to do so. While taking photographs of natural settings while utilizing light filters, such as polarizing and gradient filters, the resulting images are noticeably more stunning. Since all three lenses—the 18-55, the 35 1.8 (indoors), and the 55-200 IF-ED (full set, best value for the money)—have filter threads measuring 52 millimeters, it is possible to use the same filter on all three lenses. However, if you purchase the 55-300, you will need to purchase a filter for it separately; the same is true for the 70-300. While focusing, the front lens rotates, taking the filter with it; once focusing is complete, you will need to rotate the filter once again! There is a backlash that knocks the focus a little bit, and you need to focus it again (at least you don't need to tweak the filter again). Everything appears to be in order. NNNOOOOOOO there is a backlash. These additional actions are, at the very least, a pain, and they also cause you to spend time, during which you risk missing a frame (((. The drawbacks are not deal-breakers, but they are important to me; hence, I'd prefer go with the 55-200 IF-ED! Switch 55-200 for 55-300 or vice versa - either way, it doesn't make any logic! I can honestly state that after using a number of different lenses, I grew bored of switching them out (especially when traveling). Since this is the case, as soon as I am in a position to do so financially, I intend to get an 18-200mm lens; while the quality of the image will not noticeably deteriorate as a result, my overall level of satisfaction will much improve.